Word Wounds #RTTBROS #Nightlight When Words Wound: The Sacred Trust of Speech "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." - Proverbs 18:21 #WatchYourWords #GodlyConversation #SpiritualGrowth In the company of friends, our words flow freely. Yet Scripture warns us that our most casual conversations carry eternal weight. Just as a tiny rudder steers a mighty ship, our tongue directs the course of our relationships and testimony. Consider James's sobering observation: "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!" (James 3:5). How many friendships have burned because of careless words? How many testimonies have been tarnished by thoughtless speech? Biblical examples show us the power of words among friends: - Job's friends turned comfort into condemnation - Peter's words of denial came among acquaintances - Paul and Barnabas separated over sharp words Yet we also see redemptive friendship conversations: - Jonathan's words strengthened David in God (1 Samuel 23:16) - Priscilla and Aquila privately guided Apollos (Acts 18:26) - Paul commended his friends by name in his letters God's Standards for Speech: 1. "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6) 2. "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth" (Ephesians 4:29) 3. "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver" (Proverbs 25:11) Prayer Lord, set a watch before my mouth and keep the door of my lips. Help me remember that my words can either heal or harm, build up or tear down. Make me mindful of my speech, especially among those who trust me most. In Jesus' name, Amen. Today's Challenge: Before speaking today: - Count to three - Ask: "Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?" - Consider: "Would Jesus say this?" - Remember: Friends deserve our best words, not our unfiltered thoughts Remember: The words we speak to friends today become the memories they carry tomorrow. Let them be worthy of Christ's name we bear. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros